How did the Indian Army execute a successful rescue mission for trapped miners in Assam's Dima Hasao district?

The Indian Army has been deployed to rescue 15 labourers trapped in a coal mine in Umrangso, a remote industrial town in Assam’s Dima Hasao district.

Responding to an urgent appeal from Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, a specialised Relief Task Force equipped with advanced tools and led by an experienced officer has been mobilised for the critical operation.

"Can the Indian Army successfully rescue the 15 trapped miners in Assam's Dima Hasao district?"

The rescue mission, meticulously planned to address the delicate and time-sensitive crisis, involves close coordination with civil administration for real-time updates.

A sudden flood at the 3 Kilo coal mine, located near the Assam-Meghalaya border, caused water levels to rise up to 100 feet in the 300-foot-deep mine, leaving several labourers trapped.

The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and local authorities are working tirelessly alongside the Army to save the workers despite the perilous conditions.

Chief Minister Sarma shared updates on the incident through social media, expressing deep concern for the trapped miners and highlighting the state’s commitment to resolving the crisis swiftly.

“Distressing news from Umrangshu, where labourers are trapped in a coal mine. The exact number and status are yet unknown. The DC, SP, and my colleague, Shri Kaushik Rai, are rushing to the site. Praying to God for everyone’s safety,” Sarma wrote in microblogging site X.

District officials, including the Deputy Commissioner and Superintendent of Police, have rushed to the site to oversee rescue efforts.